Computer voting error names Paul McCartney to AL All-Star team
The White Sox organization's aggressive “Paul Star” promotional campaign resulted in record levels of fan participation this week, but an unfortunate error in the vote tallying led to the wrong Paul being named to the American League roster.
Sox offense on record pace for cap tips to pitchers who shut them down
“A lot of pitchers are shutting us down pretty good, but some days you just have to tip your cap and move on,” said team captain Paul Konerko. “Adam takes the right approach when tipping his cap to the opponent, grabbing the bill firmly, lifting his cap off his head with a little nod.”
Bird’s Eye View: 10 ways a seagull GM would fix the Cubs
How would we fix the Cubs? Instead of just signing washed up players, we’d also eat and regurgitate them into nutrient-rich slurry for the rookies to enjoy.
Fans celebrate July 4th by declaring independence from 2011 Cubs
"That's it, I'm not watching them again this season," said Jesse Lofthouse, a 29-year-old man from Chicago's North Side. "I've come close a few times but after the way they blew the game today, I'm officially done."
Nike unveils controversial new Michael Vick ads
Just days after announcing a new endorsement deal with Mike Vick, Nike has launched a controversial new print campaign tackling the football star's dog-fighting problems head on.
Cubs order rocket-leadoff man from Acme
With Cubs leadoff men struggling to reach base even 20% of the time, GM Jim Hendry took a rather unconventional approach in finding an acceptable table setter by purchasing an Acme rocket-leadoff man.
Cubs position Soriano on Waveland Avenue
An off-handed postgame comment by now-former Cubs pitcher Doug Davis following his horrific start against the offensively-challenged Giants has inspired manager Mike Quade to rethink his defensive alignment.